Prime Minister Imran Khan has reportedly convinced former finance minister Asad Umar to rejoin the federal cabinet, a private news channel claimed on Tuesday.
According to the report, Umar had a one-to-one meeting with Imran during which the prime minister asked him to agree to a ministerial slot.
The former CEO of Engro, who was handpicked by PM Imran as the finance minister to improve economic affairs of the country, was told to resign a few weeks back.
In a tweet, Umar said Khan had offered him the portfolio of energy ministry, instead of finance as part of a cabinet reshuffle.
“As part of a cabinet reshuffle PM desired that I take the energy minister portfolio instead of finance. However, I have obtained his consent to not take any cabinet position. I strongly believe @ImranKhanPTI is the best hope for Pakistan and inshallah will make a naya Pakistan,” he tweeted.
